Homebrew boasts that it 'installs the stuff you need that Apple (or your Linux system) didn't' install by default. $ bash homebrew_installer.sh Manage your command-line utilities with brew

$ more homebrew_installer.sh # review the script until you feel comfortable If you prefer to be more cautious, you can curl the file, then run it manually after reviewing it: $ curl -fsSL -output homebrew_installer.sh This command executes the installer script provided by the Homebrew team.

If you're on a Mac and don't already have Homebrew, you can install it with: $ /bin/bash -c '$(curl -fsSL )' It provides an incredibly smooth and straightforward experience for anyone familiar with the command line, and it's a good way to learn the command line if you're new to it. Homebrew fills the void as the de facto package manager for macOS (and as another option for Linux). There is no default package manager for Mac users, while Linux users have many options-from the familiar yum and apt to the modern choice of Flatpak. One place where the Mac operating system, macOS, has always been behind Linux is in package management. Instead of pointing and clicking to manually manage my applications and utilities, I prefer to use package management software to install, update, and remove unneeded software.

In my quest to 'automate all the things,' I have been on a journey to manage my Mac laptop as the code it inherently is.

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